Iraola's Assistants Leave Bournemouth, Set to Join Liverpool Imminently

New Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola is set to be joined by two of his former Bournemouth assistants, Tommy Elphick and Shaun Cooper, as they near a move to Anfield.

The Spaniard was expected to bring trusted staff from his previous club, given their shared successes at the Vitality Stadium, and steps have already been taken for them to join Liverpool.

Sky Sports reports that both Bournemouth coaches have agreed to terminate their contracts in Dorset and are anticipated to sign with Liverpool this weekend.

The Cherries had hoped Elphick and Cooper would remain part of new head coach Marco Rose's staff for the upcoming season, but this will not be the case.

Elphick, a lifelong Liverpool fan, reportedly turned down an offer to take over as head coach at Bristol City this summer, underscoring his desire to reunite with Iraola.

Iraola announced his departure from Bournemouth mid-season, concluding his three-year tenure on the south coast. Under his leadership, the Cherries showed impressive progress each year, with the Spaniard guiding them to European competition for the first time in their history during his final season.